Copyright by Javier Arcenillas
Why we liked it: Javier’s powerful black and white and outstanding composition provide a unique perspective on India’s countryside.
Javier, who are you? how did you start with photography?
I am a freelance photographer, member of Gea Photowords. I develop humanitarian essays where the main characters are integrated in societies that borders and sets upon any reason or (human) right in a world that becomes increasingly more and more indifferent. I started with photography in 1992 and since then I am only saying thanks for having such intense passion for photography. I continue to dedicate my life to photography. You can see more of my work on my website.
What about this featured photograph?
It is a photograph taken for a Spanish NGO called Calcuta Ondoan, they are friends that work without any financial consideration. They have a microcredit project in a small village called Noapara near Kolkata.
For a little over a week the people of Noapara welcomed me into their homes and I could live with them. It was incredible…
The image you’ve featured represents a little girl who helps her brother carrying baskets
What are your trying to convey with your pictures?
I want to tell stories.
Do you travel a lot? where have you been recently?
No, I do not travel much, my last big trip was to Honduras in August for a month. I do tend to stay for long periods of time in a single place to be able to tell my stories though.
Have you been to India many times?
I have been to India four times and every time it was a unique, different experience.
What is your take on the country and its people?
My experience is simply enriching infinity, it is a country full of life and culturally impressive. All Indians I have had the pleasure of knowing, dis nothing but thought me things and gave me love.
What is your next planned destination?
El Salvador in Latin america again.
What is your long term goal with photography?
Remain happy, continue taking pictures, keep telling enriching stories.
Looks like we survived the end of the world. “India!”: 1000for1’s International Photography Competition is open until the 29th of December. Like Javier’s, are your pictures able to tell a story? Prove it! Create a profile and submit your pictures!
